Disaster Response Ministry of the Florida Conference United Church of Christ

Haiti Earthquake
Wednesday, January 13, 2010

To learn more about ways to that the UCC is helping and to find out what you can do go to -

http://www.ucc.org/news/earthquake-devastates-haiti.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Fee

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From the web site:

Disaster Ministries and Response

The Florida Conference United Church of Christ Disaster Ministries assists communities in the Florida Conference geographic area affected by natural disasters (hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, earthquakes) and technological disasters when they arise. We provide assistance in natural disasters through financial assistance and more importantly with volunteers who assist to facilitate the rebuilding efforts. The ministry provides financial assistance through participation in the work of the long-term recovery committees that exist at the county level.

Skilled and unskilled volunteers assist with clean up and repairs from roofing to debris removal. By using volunteers, we are able to help communities in leveraging limited financial resources that are available following disasters.

Our recovery efforts date back to the 2004 and 2005 hurricane seasons and also include the tornados of 2006 and 2007. With a projected 3-5 year recovery time, there are residents in parts of Florida that still need help to rebuild their homes and lives. We need volunteers in a number of communities.

To volunteer, please download the “Volunteer Information Packet” at our web site and contact the Florida Conference Disaster Response Ministry at 305-758-4845.

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Disaster Response Ministry of the Florida Conference United Church of Christ

Street Address: 6001 NW 8th Avenue
City: Miami State: FL
Zip Code: 33127 Country: USA

Contact person: Stephanie Cohan
Phone number: 800-416-1147 (VM, leave message) or 305-758-4845
Best hours to call: 9 am - 4 pm, Mon - Fri, EST
Fax number: 305-759-9311
E-mail Address: recovery@uccfla.org
Is E-Mail address read daily? Yes
Website address, if any: www.uccfla.org/default.asp?pg=87

Serving all locations in Florida

Speciality: Recovery from 2008 T.S. Fay & rebuilding from 2004/2005 Hurricanes & 2007 Tornadoes

Description of volunteer needs: Debris removal from T.S. Fay. Any/all unskilled and skilled adults and youth who can help rebuild homes. All construction and trade skills needed. Leaders of work teams especially helpful.

Skills volunteers are required to have: Willingness to work and help others less fortunate

Useful Skills: Help with debris removal. Building and trade skills - carpentry, electrical, masonry, plumbing, drywall, etc.

Rural/Farm related volunteers needed: No

Tools or supplies volunteers should bring: Personal tools, if possible

Will volunteers need to bring any money or material, such as for housing: Housing cost - $10.00/day/person

Length of time volunteer can help: One day to as long as possible

Size of volunteer team: Varies

Are individual volunteers welcome? Yes

Age restriction, if any: Age 15 and over; under 18 needs adult supervision

Denomination/affiliation, if any: Everyone is welcome

If yes, must volunteer be a member: No

Any other restrictions: None

Housing provided for volunteers, if any: Possible, call for specifics.

Meals provided for volunteers, if any: Facilities available to prepare meals

Any additional notes: For 2008 T.S. Fay - monetary donations are requested; clean up kits and hygiene kits are also greatly needed.

Approximate date the project started: Jan-02-2005
Estimated date the project will end: Dec-31-2011
Information Updated: Aug-27-2008